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30 POINTS TO WHOEVER CAN FIGURE IT OUT!!When is the sun directly overhead at the equator?

A.
summer solstice
B.
winter solstice
C.
summer and winter solstices
D.
vernal and autumnal equinoxes

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Answer:

D

Step-by-step explanation:

The sun is directly overhead at the equator during the vernal (usually March 20) and autumnal (around September 23) equinoxes.

Basically, what happens is that on these two days, day and night practically last for an equal number of hours.

Hope this helps!

User Marcus Frenkel
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Answer:

D) Vernal and autumnal equinoxes.

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